Thanksgiving Recipes For Weight Loss

Once a year we find ourselves running around the kitchen for hours pulling our hair out as we try not to burn the turkey, whipping up more side dishes (mashed potatoes, jello, stuffing, etc.) than we can count, running to the store for last-minute ingredients, all while entertaining family and friends. Then we eat that meal in about 15 minutes and pass out on the couch or floor after! 🙂 (Does this sound familiar to anyone else? No? Just me?)

We do it every year!

Thanksgiving is an absolutely wonderful time to eat the tastiest foods, hang out with friends and family, and reflect on all of the things we’re grateful for. It’s such a fun holiday!

But guess what? For those trying to maintain their weight loss goals, Thanksgiving can get a bit tricky, especially since some of these dishes we prepare can be packed with calories.

You can eat lots of food that TASTES good and still achieve your goals and not fall off track.

A few simple changes can make all of the difference! Almost any recipe can be made healthier and just as tasty! Give these recipes a try for your next Thanksgiving feast. You’ll LOVE them!

Whole Grain Stuffing

Ingredients:

1 loaf whole grain bread

3 tbsp. olive oil

1 c chopped celery

3 tsp. minced garlic

1 onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp. chopped sage

1 tsp. rosemary

2 ½ c chicken or vegetable broth

salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Tear bread into large pieces and let sit out 8 hours or overnight to dry.

If short on time, bake bread in the oven at 325 degrees F and toss until bread is dry but not toasted.

Saute celery, garlic, and onions in olive oil until vegetables have softened.

Enjoy Your Thanksgiving!

At the end of the day, one bad meal isn’t going to train wreck your goals just like one good meal isn’t going to give you a six pack. It’s all about balance! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.

Making these small changes into a lifestyle will help you finally lose that weight! If you plan on trying any of these recipes out, let us know what you thought by leaving a comment below!